Western University lung imaging studies challenge assumptions about asthma
The London Free Press
“Western University researchers are casting doubt on some long-held assumptions about asthma after they used MRIs to look at the disease inside the […]”
TAGS: lung health, medical imaging, asthma
Parents, get Benadryl out of your medicine cabinets
Today’s Parents
“Allergists have been saying for years that newer antihistamines are safer, but old habits die hard.”
TAGS: allergies, children and youth health, antihistamines
Short-term home radon tests faulty 99% of the time, Calgary study finds
CBC.ca
“The University of Calgary-led research published this week found that the only reliable way to measure […]”
TAGS: community health, lung health, cancer
Calgary has seen more than 200 cases of influenza so far this season, AHS says
CBC.ca
“Though cases of the flu have begun to pile up across the province, Alberta Health Services says it isn’t too late for Albertans to receive their flu shots.”
TAGS: influenza, flu shot, immunization
Opioids killing First Nations Albertans at disproportionate rates, report shows
CBC.ca
“The death toll from Alberta’s opioid epidemic is disproportionately claiming the lives of First Nations people, concludes a new report from the provincial […]”
TAGS: opioid crisis, community health, rural health